EL UNIVERSAL
Monday January 27, 2014 11:18 AM
State-run oil holding PetrĂ³leos de Venezuela (Pdvsa) put an end to an arbitration proceeding lodged at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) with regard to a service agreement with the companies members of Simco Group for maintenance and operation of treatment and water injection plants related to oil production in Lake Maracaibo, west Venezuela.
In a press release, Pdvsa stated that on January 15, 2014, a deal was stricken with Wood Group Engineering (North Sea) Limited and Simco Group apropos an arbitration sought against the Venezuelan oil holding.
Pdvsa noted that the move shows its intention to negotiate with nationalized businesses which are located in Lake Maracaibo